Hilal Baydarov
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Hilal Baydarov (Azerbaijani: Hiləl Baydarov; Russian: Хилал Байдаров; born 1987; Baku) is an Azerbaijan filmmaker, cinematographer and editor. During his high school years, he won the national championships of mathematics twice in 2004 and 2005. In 2011 he lead the Azerbaijani team at the informatics olympiad. After a master in computer sciences, Baydarov studied at the Sarajevo Film Academy under acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr before going on to make his feature debut HILLS WITHOUT NAMES (2018), which premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival, the same year his documentary debut BIRTHDAY won the Docu Talent Award at the Sarajevo Film Festival. Since then Hilal has completed an award-winning trilogy of documentaries set in Katech Azerbaijan: WHEN THE PERSIMMONS GREW (2019) which won the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Documentary at the Sarajevo and the Interreligious Award and Special Jury Mention at Visions du réel; MOTHER AND SON (2019), which premiered in the main competition at IDFA; and NAILS IN MY BRAIN (2020) which premiered at Cinema du réel. His second feature film IN BETWEEN DYING (2020) became a participant in the man competition of the 77th Venice Film Festival.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hilal Baydarov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Hilal Baydarov's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hilal Baydarov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nails in My Brain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hilal Baydarov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hilal Baydarov's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hilal Baydarov.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nails in My Brain | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | When the Persimmons Grew | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mother and Son | - | Flop | Similar → |
Hilal Baydarov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hilal Baydarov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hilal Baydarov is "Nails in My Brain" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Hilal Baydarov acted in?
Hilal Baydarov has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.